Experience

Tree Top Builders, Inc

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Exton, PA As COO, Mark will be responsible for all day to day activities of the company. This includes, among other duties, helping to unify our sales and operations departments to achieve the best teamwork possible. Mark’s role is to execute our business, vision and growth plans to take the company to new heights.

• Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

  • Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

  West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States TREEHOUSE BUILDERS - The World's Best Treehouses Unique Design, Treasured Memories - Your Back Yard! We specialize in building custom treehouses and other structures attached to trees. Yes, it is our full-time job. Yes, we love what we do. Yes, we’re the best in the business! Delivering More Than A Treehouse Whether you want us to build an amazing treehouse for you, or support your project with plans & materials, we will impress you with our expertise and… Show more TREEHOUSE BUILDERS - The World's Best Treehouses Unique Design, Treasured Memories - Your Back Yard! We specialize in building custom treehouses and other structures attached to trees. Yes, it is our full-time job. Yes, we love what we do. Yes, we’re the best in the business! Delivering More Than A Treehouse Whether you want us to build an amazing treehouse for you, or support your project with plans & materials, we will impress you with our expertise and professionalism and give you the best quality service and craftsmanship. – Dan Wright We Specialize In: Treehouse Design Tree Top Builders is available for building, designing, or inspections of any tree attached structures. This includes treehouses, challenge courses, zip lines, and rope swings… or anything else having to do with living trees. Consulting Services We are experts in tree houses and zip lines, and other tree attached structures. We offer consulting services for construction planning & support, Inspections & Maintenance according to appropriate industry standards. Construction Tree Top Builders is available for building, designing, or inspections of any tree attached structures. This includes treehouses, challenge courses, zip lines, and rope swings… or anything else having to do with living trees.



GrayHawk Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Home Care Vice President

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

  Greater Philadelphia



Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Feb 2009 - Jun 2020

  West Chester, PA Provides high profile leadership, vision, guidance and strategic direction for the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. • Promoted to President in 2012 • Negotiated with national and international brands generating 150%+ increase in sponsorships and fundraising • Created B2B sales programs for key sponsors and agencies leading to greater value for the sponsorship • Managed $750k budget with average annual increase of 8.3% • Spearheaded marketing of key events including… Show more Provides high profile leadership, vision, guidance and strategic direction for the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. • Promoted to President in 2012 • Negotiated with national and international brands generating 150%+ increase in sponsorships and fundraising • Created B2B sales programs for key sponsors and agencies leading to greater value for the sponsorship • Managed $750k budget with average annual increase of 8.3% • Spearheaded marketing of key events including Iron Hill Twilight Race Series and Old-Fashioned Christmas, determining marketing goals and appropriate communication vehicles. • Led development of a new website and mobile app including all social media campaigns that focused on member and community engagement of a Buy Local movement. • Realigned staff members and responsibilities to better serve membership and organization needs Show less



KSA Events

• Director, Business Development

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2008

  Set strategic direction for sponsorship program and cultivated productive relationships to secure new sponsors. Worked with company president to establish a growth strategy for company. • Built the operational infrastructure for the KSA sponsorship program including collateral development, pricing, onsite logistics processes, and prospect lists. • Contributed to expanding KSA events to new US regions by identifying high-potential cities and working with CVBs to develop strategic and… Show more Set strategic direction for sponsorship program and cultivated productive relationships to secure new sponsors. Worked with company president to establish a growth strategy for company. • Built the operational infrastructure for the KSA sponsorship program including collateral development, pricing, onsite logistics processes, and prospect lists. • Contributed to expanding KSA events to new US regions by identifying high-potential cities and working with CVBs to develop strategic and actionable plans for successful events. Show less



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• New Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2008

  Disney Youth Markets is tasked with driving incremental business to the Walt Disney resort. It was my responsibility to create or contract new events to drive that incremental business. • Created the Disney Step Nationals (part of the MEAC-SWAC Challenge weekend) and the Disney Jazz Celebration – this included overseeing creation and development of these events • Worked with ESPN to develop the Pep Band Challenge in association with the Old Spice Classic basketball… Show more Disney Youth Markets is tasked with driving incremental business to the Walt Disney resort. It was my responsibility to create or contract new events to drive that incremental business. • Created the Disney Step Nationals (part of the MEAC-SWAC Challenge weekend) and the Disney Jazz Celebration – this included overseeing creation and development of these events • Worked with ESPN to develop the Pep Band Challenge in association with the Old Spice Classic basketball tournament • Contracted with an international choral company to bring a Girls Choir Festival to Walt Disney World • Research and recommend existing events and festivals to pursue for future opportunities Show less



Genesco Sports Enterprises

• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Director, Client Services

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

  •Oversee a team of seven Genesco employees that manage Pepsi’s league, team, and athlete relationships •Work with client to develop marketing strategies that leverage Pepsi’s sponsorships of the NFL, MLB, MLS, ISC, Jeff Gordon, Inc., and Hendrick Motorsports •Build and maintain excellent relationships with all league and team partners •Work with Pepsi client to create national activation plans across all sports with an emphasis on retail promotions •Plan on-site promotions to build… Show more •Oversee a team of seven Genesco employees that manage Pepsi’s league, team, and athlete relationships •Work with client to develop marketing strategies that leverage Pepsi’s sponsorships of the NFL, MLB, MLS, ISC, Jeff Gordon, Inc., and Hendrick Motorsports •Build and maintain excellent relationships with all league and team partners •Work with Pepsi client to create national activation plans across all sports with an emphasis on retail promotions •Plan on-site promotions to build brand awareness at marquee sporting events •Investigate and recommend strategic marketing partnerships for Pepsi Show less



Lincoln Financial Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Vice President, Sports Marketing and Events

  • Nov 2002 - Jan 2006

  •Responsible for the overall strategy and management of the Lincoln Financial Field naming rights deal. Managed all aspects of the relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles including contract fulfillment, relationship building, and asset management. •Directed strategy, activation and logistics of the Lincoln Financial Battle at the Bridges. This included event planning, client/host communications, logo creation, and interaction with ABC and IMG contacts regarding broadcast… Show more •Responsible for the overall strategy and management of the Lincoln Financial Field naming rights deal. Managed all aspects of the relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles including contract fulfillment, relationship building, and asset management. •Directed strategy, activation and logistics of the Lincoln Financial Battle at the Bridges. This included event planning, client/host communications, logo creation, and interaction with ABC and IMG contacts regarding broadcast logistics •Managed On-site logistics and hospitality at prestige events such as the US Open (Tennis and Golf), the Masters, and the PGA Championship •Member of the three people corporate branding team that manages the entire LFG brand including trade and consumer advertising •Managed budget of $12 million which incorporates Lincoln Financial Field, Lincoln Financial Battle at the Bridges and key client events Show less



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Manager

  • Jun 1994 - Nov 2002

  •Responsible for an $8 million budget. Responsibilities include creating parameters, communicating budget to clients/service providers and ensuring events remain within budget •Managed overall coordination of groups ranging in size from 20 to 5,000 for Walt Disney sponsored special events including the Walt Disney World Golf Classic, Tiger Woods Foundation Golf Clinic, and ESPN College Football Awards Show. Clients included Kurt Warner, Orlando Magic, George Lucas and other VIP celebrities… Show more •Responsible for an $8 million budget. Responsibilities include creating parameters, communicating budget to clients/service providers and ensuring events remain within budget •Managed overall coordination of groups ranging in size from 20 to 5,000 for Walt Disney sponsored special events including the Walt Disney World Golf Classic, Tiger Woods Foundation Golf Clinic, and ESPN College Football Awards Show. Clients included Kurt Warner, Orlando Magic, George Lucas and other VIP celebrities as well as community/government leaders and Walt Disney Company executives BANQUETS/FRONT DESK/GUEST SERVICES/BELL SERVICES MANAGER •Responsible for all floor functions including all food and beverage functions, room setup and general convention center operations •Management responsibilities for Front Desk/Bell Services included providing leadership, career direction, and scheduling functions for 140 Cast Members in 4 departments Show less